Compass Minerals
Compass Minerals International, Inc., commonly referred to as Compass Minerals, is a leading provider of essential minerals headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1993, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America and South America, focusing primarily on the production of salt, plant nutrients, and magnesium chloride. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Compass Minerals offers unique products that cater to various industries, including agriculture, de-icing, and water treatment. The company is recognised for its high-quality offerings, which have positioned it as a market leader in the minerals sector. Notable achievements include significant advancements in production efficiency and a robust supply chain that supports its diverse customer base.
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Compass Minerals's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Compass Minerals reported total carbon emissions of approximately 300,386,000 kg CO2e, which includes Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 229,895,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were approximately 70,601,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, primarily from upstream transportation and distribution, totalling around 450,943,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the total emissions were higher, at about 786,157,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 229,895,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 71,914,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 484,348,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Despite these figures, Compass Minerals has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, aligning with industry standards for transparency in climate commitments.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 230,036,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 112,192,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Compass Minerals is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
